Teen Airlifted After Being Severely Burned

February 5, 2017

A 13-year old was airlifted to a regional burn center after suffering severe burns near Flomaton Saturday afternoon.

Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton said the girl was burned all over her body during an incident involving an “outside fire” at a home on Wolf Log Road about 1:24 p.m.

The victim was airlifted by LifeFlight helicopter  to the USA Burn Center in Mobile for treatment. The victim’s name has not been released.

Stanton said Flomaton Police Office Leon Kiser was on routine patrol when the driver of a pickup truck flagged him down and asked for an escort to DW McMillan Hospital in Brewton. Kiser said he could not, but told the driver to follow him to a nearby location where Stanton, several firemen and an 0ff duty police officer were having a hunting club cookout.

They were able to provide medical care for the teen until the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department and an Escambia County (FL) EMS unit from Century arrived on scene to prepare for LifeFlight.

NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

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15 Responses to “Teen Airlifted After Being Severely Burned”

  1. Bailey Lopez on February 9th, 2017 6:02 pm

    Savana Searcy we will make fundraisers for. My dad was working when that happened to you, he said he was worried and he still is. I’m praying every morning and every night so God can help all us and especially you because God loves all of us and you also because your the one that help us. Your really good in softball and everything you did. We Love You and everybody does too. The Flomaton Alabama police and fire department is making a fundraiser for you. I just want you to know that we love you and God is going to be with you with all the step of the way. From the Flomaton Town in Alabama. WE LOVE YOU. GOD IS WITH YOU FOR EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.!!!!!!!

  2. Chris Saul on February 7th, 2017 8:07 am

    This child is in process of transportation to Shriners Burn Hospital I. Galveston TX. Thanks to all who provided care for her. She will be in the best hands in the world for her burn care.

  3. @Debra54 on February 7th, 2017 12:50 am

    @Nearby Resident

    They were able to provide medical care for the teen until the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department and an Escambia County (FL) EMS unit from Century arrived on scene to prepare for LifeFlight.
    NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

  4. Susan on February 6th, 2017 10:56 am

    As a resident I often times hear the Responders going down the road. And more times than not I instantly pray for whomever is involved in what ever happened. Must thank these Responders for doing an excellent job. I realize that it is not an easy thing to do everyday of a Responders life. I also am praying for the young lady and her family involved in this fire incident. God bless and thank you.

  5. Nearby Resident on February 6th, 2017 6:55 am

    Just an FYI…
    LifeFlight landed in Friendship Volunteer Fire Department’s jurisdiction. They are not mentioned but played a role in this as well. We appreciate what they do in our community and don’t want them to go unnoticed!

    Prayers for the young lady’s recovery.

  6. Skylar on February 5th, 2017 9:46 pm

    Flomaton has the best first responders and I’m not just saying that because I know them personally. Savanna is doing better today and hoping for a speedy recovery.

  7. Gary on February 5th, 2017 8:43 pm

    Prayers for healing and recovery for this young lady and prayers for her family.

  8. Cathi on February 5th, 2017 7:28 pm

    Thank you for helping my friend’s daughter, I know they appreciate everything you did. She’s doing well, and is in good spirits….

  9. Chris Saul on February 5th, 2017 5:51 pm

    Please contact Shriners Hospital in Galveston for the best burn care in the world. Call Hadji Shrine if we can be of assistance. 850 476-9384

  10. Mike on February 5th, 2017 4:48 pm

    I sure hope this young person recovers from her injuries. Will add her to my prayer list. To the family, hang in there, keep the faith and never, ever give up. Peace

  11. Betty on February 5th, 2017 12:49 pm

    Prayers for this precious child.

  12. anne 1of2 on February 5th, 2017 10:31 am

    God’s plan, putting the right people in place at the right time – intervention Angels, all of them! Prayers for this girl to make a recovery and for her family to cope with their pain.

  13. Nolan on February 5th, 2017 10:29 am

    Prayers for this young lady’s recovery

  14. Pop on February 5th, 2017 5:46 am

    Fire chief steps up gain and helps do n awesome job! The town of flomaton needs to find a way to put this man back on payroll in my opinion.

  15. Margielu on February 5th, 2017 4:38 am

    Prayers being lifted up for this child. There’s no better folks around o treat burns than USA. May God giver her the strength and determination to fight through the pain and comfort her family’s anguish.

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